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Jerez Circuit
The Jerez Circuit is a race track located in Jerez de la Frontera in the Province of Cádiz, belonging to the Autonomous Community of Andalusia in Spain.
The works were carried out to adapt the race track to the new international standards of the Automobile and Motorcycle Federations
A change of starting-straight location and layout.
Infrastructure, paving and urban development of the new paddock on an area of 33,000 square metres.
Box building with two floors and a flat walkable roof.
The three-floor, elliptical control building, with glazed façade, backed onto the previous one, derrick and flat walkable roof.
Single-floor rectangular sanitary building
New stand with capacity for 3,500 seated spectators.
Execution of a singular stand over the starting line consisting of a circular enclosure in the form of a 32-metre diameter flying saucer, with a glazed finish.
A reinforced-concrete pedestrian underpass below the starting straight and a pedestrian footbridge with a metal structure under concrete columns, both for communicating with the paddock and interior terrace.
Channelling an arroyo into a pipeline.
Various operations on the track.
Exterior installations
Landscaping and environmental adaptation work.
These modifications required the demolition of old boxes, the hospital and the old control building and directly affected urban development and the execution of the new paddock and pit lane.
The track surface was designed with a first layer of polyester geogrid to prevent surface cracking and a layer of F-10 mixture with bitumen that is specially recommended for high-speed tracks subject to extreme stress caused by skidding and braking.
Spectacular remodelling of the Jerez race track to adapt it to the new international standards of the Automobile and Motorcycle Federations.
This race track hosts Grand Prix races and in addition, it is in use 365 days a year.
Constructive process optimisation for short-term putting into operation.
Client: Jerez Council Urban Planning Management
Start date: July 2001
End date: April 2003

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2000 Main Street, St Helena, California, 94574
Beringer Vineyards - established one hundred years after the declaration of independence - is considered by most to be Napa Valley's oldest continually operating winery. Today, the company produces a wide variety of wines from typical Californian grape varieties, ranging from simple, everyday blends to private reserve varietals which are on par with some of the world's finest.
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About Beringer Vineyards
The history of Beringer began in earnest nearly a century and a half ago, when (in 1875) German brothers Jacob and Frederick (Beringer) purchased close to ninety hectares of land in California's now acclaimed Napa Valley sub-zone, thus laying the foundations for the internationally renowned winemaking organisation that we see today. Progress was swift - the brothers produced eighteen-thousand cases of wine from their very first harvest, and began a series of renovations and improvements with almost immediate effect including starting construction of the Rhine House (completed in 1884) - an ornate Victorian mansion, which has since become the centrepiece of the property. Neither the perils of Phylloxera or Prohibition could halt the Beringer bandwagon. In fact, the company - having been granted a license to produce wine for religious purposes - were able to continue operations between 1920 - 1933, when most other wineries were forced to abandon their vines and close their cellars.
The original vineyard of St. Helena, adjacent to the winery, continues to yield excellent fruits year on year. However, over time the estate has added numerous other prime plots to its portfolio - most of them within the Napa Valley AVA - with some reaching elevations of up to six-hundred metres above sea level. Each vineyard, on account of its location, altitude, soil composition and microclimate, offers its own unique terroir, and grape varieties are carefully matched to ensure ideal conditions for growth. As well as the principal varieties most synonymous with Californian wine - Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, Beringer also produce wines from the Merlot, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel grapes, amongst others.
One of the most well known Beringer vineyards is at Knights Valley, some twenty-five kilometres north of the winery. The alluvial soil here is fine and well drained, and the wine - a Bordeaux style blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon - is an elegantly structured, plush cuvée with silky smooth tannins and exceptional potential to age. In the vineyards at Knights Valley, the dominant Cabernet variety is joined by other tradition Bordeaux grapes - Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and the composition of the wine varies in line with the specific conditions of each vintage.
Beringer's flagship wines however are those with the Private Reserve label, produced from the finest fruits of the company's best vineyards. Much of the Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the vineyards at Bancroft and Steinhauer Ranch, which sit high upon Howell Mountain, whilst the Chardonnay grapes are drawn principally from Beringer's northernmost vineyard at Gamble Ranch. These wines are multi-award-winners; the rich, full-bodied Cabernet and vibrant Chardonnay ranking alongside some of America's finest.
At Beringer, just as at so many of these elite producers, winemaking is an exact art form punctuated by meticulous planning and attention to detail. Heralded as pioneers of the US wine industry, the company was amongst the first to use a gravity-feeding system at its facility, one of the first in the region to ferment in French oak, and the first to embrace the phenomenon of wine tourism by opening its doors to visitors as early as 1934. Nowadays, Beringer wines are exported all over the world, across all price points with a remarkable consistency and an unbending reputation for high quality. Visitors are always welcome; the winery operates tours and tastings which take place in the library of the Rhine House, and despite the various changes of ownership over the years, the Beringer name is still in charge of the wine! Mark (Beringer) - great-great-grandson of the company's founder assumed the role of chief winemaker here in 2015.
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All You Want to Know About Public Provident Fund
Sanyam Jain | Financial Planning/ Investment | June 24, 2019 | Leave a Comment
Highlights of Public Provident Fund
Public Provident Fund, popularly known as PPF, is a savings cum tax saving instrument. It also serves as a retirement planning tool for many of those who do not have any structured pension plan covering them.
Public Provident Fund account can be opened at designated post offices throughout the country and at designated branches of Public Sector Banks throughout the country. The account can be opened by an individual in his own name, on behalf of a minor of whom he is a guardian, or by a Hindu Undivided Family.
Minimum deposit required in a Public Provident Fund account is Rs. 500 in a financial year. Maximum deposit limit is Rs. 1,50,000 in a financial year. The maximum number of deposits is twelve in a financial year.
The account matures for closure after 15 years. The account can be continued with or without subscriptions after maturity for block periods of five years. Premature withdrawal is permissible every year after completion of 5 years from the end of the year of opening the account.
Loans from the amount at credit in Public Provident Fund amount can be taken after completion of one year from the end of the financial year of opening the account and before completion of the 5th year.
Interest at the rate notified by the Central Government from time to time is calculated and credited to the accounts at the end of each financial year.
Income Tax rebate is available "on the deposits made", under Section 88 of Income Tax Act, as amended from time to time.
Interest credited every year is tax-free.
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The Public Provident Fund Scheme has Introduced by Central Govt. on 1st July 1961.
Under this scheme "Guardian" in relation to minor means, Father, Mother, Either or Parents
A person entitles under the law for the time being in force to have care of the property of the minor, where neither parent is alive or where the only living parent is incapable of acting.
Under the Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 "Year" means 1st April to 31st March.
The account under this scheme can open in any branch of State Bank of India, and its subsidiaries, or in any Head Post Office or any Selected Post Office or any of Nationalized Bank.
Any resident Individual, above 18 years old can open only one account in his own name or any resident Individual can open an additional account on behalf of a minor of whom he is guardian can open an account in this scheme. A Public Provident Fund account holder who subsequently becomes NRI may continue without repatriation benefit up to maturity. The old account holder of HUF/AOP also allowed continues by NRI without repatriation.
A Public Provident Fund account cannot be opened in joint names or as a company.
Notification dated 13/05/05 has discontinued opening of the PPF account on behalf of HUF/AOP/BOI.
Notification dated 25/07/03 has prohibited NRIs from opening a Public Provident Fund account.
Subscription and Frequency
A minimum amount of Rs. 500/- p.a. in multiple of Rs. 5/- is to be deposited in a PPF account in the financial year.
The minimum amount one has to deposit in a financial year is 500/- (cannot be paid in installment) & in multiples of Rs. 5/- and the maximum amount one can invest in PPF is Rs. 1,50,000/- whether in his name or jointly with minors and in maximum 12 installments one can deposit in a year.
A PPF account will be discontinued if a minimum amount of Rs. 500/- not deposited in a year but it can be restored with a deposit of Rs. 50/- per year of default plus minimum subscription.
If anybody invests more than 1,50,000/- in the financial year it will be irregular account, interest will earn up to Rs. 1,50,000/- and balance will be returned and no tax benefit on the amount which exceeds Rs. 1,50,000/-.
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Terms and Transferability
On can transfer his Public Provident Fund account from one office of SBI or its associates to Head Post Office or vice versa.
The term/duration of PPF account is 15 years from the end of the financial year in which the account is opened but can be extended for one or more block of 5 years after 15 years.
An individual can continue the account for any period without further deposit, under this arrangement the balance in this account will continue to earn interest at a nominal rate till the account is closed.
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Loan Facility in PPF
A loan can be taken after the expiry of one year from the end of the year in which initial subscription is made but before the expiry of five years from the end of the year in which initial subscription was made. Application for the same has to be made in form D (Download Form D for PPF Loan).
A loan is allowed up to 25% of the balance of PPF account including interest at the end of the second year immediately preceding the year in which the loan is applied.
A loan can be taken only once a year. The second loan can be taken on full payment of the first loan. One should repay his principal loan taken from his PPF account before the expiry of 36 months from the first day of the month following the month in which the loan is sanctioned.
The repayment of principal loan taken from the PPF account can be made by the subscriber in a one lump sum or in two or more monthly installments within the prescribed period of thirty-six months.
Interest on loan taken from PPF account is charged @ 1% per annum.
After the principal of loan is fully repaid, the subscriber shall pay interest on loan taken from PPF account is not more than two monthly installments @ 1% per annum of the principal for the period commencing from the first day of the month following the month in which loan was obtained to the last day of month in which loan is fully repaid.
If loan taken from PPF account is not repaid in 36 months then the interest rate will increase to 6% per annum and will be debited each year to the subscriber's account.
Withdrawal from Public Provident Fund
The subscriber can avail the withdrawal facility from the PPF account after the expiry of the 5 financial years from the end of the year in which the initial subscription was made by applying in form C.
Only one withdrawal in a year is allowed.
Beginning from the 7th financial year and every year thereafter, an account holder can withdraw maximum 50% of the balance to his credit at the end of the 4th or the 1st immediately preceding financial year, whichever is lower, less the outstanding loan amount.
When the withdrawal facility starts, no loan is available.
After completing 15 years into PPF account, if the subscriber continues with fresh subscriptions, he is entitled to withdraw a total of up to 60% of the balance at his credit at commencement of the said period, but not more than a year.
But if he only retains the balance in his account, he can withdraw the entire sum in one, or more, installments, but not more than once a year.
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Tax, Interest and Other Benefits
The interest recoverable against the loan taken from PPF account shall accrue to the Central Government.
U/s 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961 investment in PPF is qualified for the deduction. Investment in PPF account earns interest which gets revised quarterly but gets compounded annually.
The interest earned in the PPF account is tax-free under section 10(11) of the income tax act.
Deposits credit balance under in PPF account is free of Wealth Tax.
A PPF account can be attached by the Income Tax and Estate Duty authorities only. But it has immunity against attachment under a decree/order of a court of law.
PPF has the lowest risk in default. Liquidity in PPF is poor but loan/partial withdrawals are available.
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Nomination in Public Provident Fund
Nomination can be done in the name of one or more persons.
The nominee cannot continue the account of the deceased subscriber in his/her own name. Under the PPF Act where there is no nomination in force, the balance of subscriber's account will be paid to legal heirs of the subscriber's on the production of succession certificate/probate, when the PPF balance is more than 1 lakh.
And any when the balance is less than 1 lakh it can be paid to legal heirs by producing a letter of indemnity/ an affidavit/ a letter of disclaimer/ the death certificate. PPF has the best income yield, tax benefits.
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Other Important Provisions
After the death of the account holder, the account can either be closed or continued without contribution. If it is not closed, it continues to earn interest but fresh contribution and partial withdrawal are not permitted.
The contribution by parents to the PPF account of the minor is treated as a gift by parents to a minor child. The contribution by the husband to the PPF account of his wife is treated as a gift by the husband to his wife. In case of PPF account of a minor, the ownership of gifted corpus and the interest earned belong to the child.
In case of maturity of PPF account of a minor, which is now major at the time of maturity, the entire amount belongs to him or her, and any income on reinvestment of this amount will not be clubbed with parents.
A guardian can withdraw from minor's PPF account only for the need of the child such as expenses for his education, medicine, etc. by given a required declaration.
The PPF account gets a credit of the contribution amount on the date of deposit by local Cheque, not on clearance, unless the Cheque bounce, but for outstation Cheque, it will be the date of realization (outstation Cheque should be issued adding collection charge). Thus one can deposit his Cheque on the last date of the month and not lose interest for the month on the saving bank account.
Interest is calculated on the lowest balance between the close of fifty days and the last day of every month. The interest on PPF account is credited to the account on at the end of each Financial year i.e. 31st March.
A subscriber can contribute to PPF on the last day of the 16th Financial year, i.e. by locking the money for 1 day he will not get any interest but he can claim a tax rebate on the investment amount.
In the absence of the parents, grandparents can contribute to the grand children's PPF account, and then they can claim deduction U/s 80C. (Contribution to PPF of minor children only by parents and they are eligible for the deduction. And there is a joint ceiling of Rs. 1,50,000/- on contribution to the account of parents and minor child.)
The assessee cannot contribute over Rs. 1,50,000/- to his own account. Section 80C(4) of Income Tax Act 1961, allow deduction on PPF contribution made, in the case of an individual, the individual, the wife or husband, and any child of such individual, and in any case of HUF, any member thereof.
This means that after having contributed Rs 90,000/- to his own account, one can make an additional contribution of Rs. 60,000/- to the account of a spouse or the major children, even married daughter. But his married daughter can only deposit balance Rs. 90,000/- in her PPF account. And the deposit of Rs. 60,000/- which is made by his parents is shown as a gift by her parents. The deduction for which is available to the account holder.
A PPF account can be self-funding, i.e. without investing fresh capital. After opening PPF account, from the 7th year onwards on can withdraw an amount equivalent to his annual investment from his accrued PPF account, and deposit the same back as his contribution for that particular year.
If PPF holder dies before the account matures, a nominee can take any of the following the action
Close the Account,
Continue the account till it matures,
Fresh contributions are too allowed.
If a guardian of minor dies before the maturity of PPF, then, in this case, the minor is treated as a subscriber, and the amount in the account does not become payable.
Under Section 8 of the PPF Act, the account of minor remains operative and new account need not be opened. The surviving nature guardian appointed by the court can continue the account of minor after submitting the necessary guardianship certificate.
In the event of the death of the minor subscriber, the balance of PPF account is payable to legal heirs of the minor.
A subscriber having a discontinued PPF account cannot:
Open new PPF account,
Raise a loan,
Take withdrawals
If HUF is dissolved, the PPF account will not be closed.
On the death of Karta, the HUF PPF account will not be closed, but continued by new Karta.
The PPF account cannot be opened in joint names. On the death of subscriber in case of individual PPF account, it can be closed before maturity.
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Chennai Joins Training's Top League
CHENNAI india MAERSK TRAINING MARITIME Simulators
360⁰ simulator opens a whole new world of opportunities
A remarkable seven weeks has lifted Indian advanced maritime post-graduate training to be amongst the highest level currently available anywhere in the world. That's the lightening quick time it took to go from the decision to establish a new full-mission bridge simulator complex to participants being on the first course.
The project meant that from the green light, building work commenced with walls being moved and constructed, electrical supplies altered and upgraded and air conditioning capabilities increased to accommodate the heat generated by the screens and banks of computers. The 360 degree bridge is large enough to accommodate a full crew and this opens the door to the highest level of training, one that marries pure technical to human resources. Studies have proven time and time again that whilst technical know-how is vital, the cause of most accidents or mishaps is due to human factors, like poor communication, lack of situational awareness or insufficient leadership.
It's an all-Indian success story, well almost. The 360 degree simulator is Indian built by ARI who are headquartered in New Delhi, the location is Maersk Training's Chennai centre, the instructors will be knowledgeable Indian captains, supported by the technique of fully utilizing the hardware and software that comes from Maersk Training's +40 years of global experience within high impact training and assessments.
"Maersk Training's in Chennai has delivered a huge range of courses for over a decade and this is a valued add-on of equipment to strengthen our portfolio." says Managing Director for Maersk Training in India, Ajay Behl.
The first course ran was with a bridge team from Maersk Line on the advanced Bridge Team Enhancement Programme (BTEP). All Maersk Line bridge crews will go through the training and assessment over the next three years. Svendborg in Denmark is a hub and the Chennai initiative covers the Asian market from a centre that has been delivering a huge range of courses in the region for over a decade. It marks the Danish headquartered company's biggest investment in the centre and a commitment to the future.
Class A simulator makes even the most advanced training possible
The new ARI simulator is an extremely flexible tool, giving the best conditions for powerful learning and performance assessment and the story does not stop with BTEP. A broad range of courses and crew assessments means that it can perform many roles. It is technically advanced, but what makes it so flexible is the variety of vessel models and training areas, and the size of the bridge. It mimics a real bridge and therefore allows full participation and interaction including role play. The instructor station enables every movement to be recorded for detailed assessment in the feedback session.
'The speed and cooperation in setting this up in just seven weeks,' says Per Larsen, Global Product Line Lead at Maersk Training, 'is a master class in project management. This will benefit global shipowners, who is crewing out of India. And we expect the already high interest to steadily increase.'
Learning from fully-embracive courses in i.e. Svendborg, Houston and Dubai where entire crews from engineers to bridge teams take part, the simulator complex is prepared for integration with engine room simulators. The fully embracive courses have been used for developing the crew resource management competencies, as well as for training communication and corporation in the critical link between engine room and bridge on vessels.
As Global Product Line Lead, Per, has seen simulators all over the world and the Chennai one comes right at the top of the pile. 'You can't rate one simulator set up directly against another because they are for different markets. Some are principally for offshore. This one is set up for the large vessel industries and is prepared for offshore business. Having worked with ARI at our shared facility in Cairo, we are confident that the Indian and greater Asian market has got something to be proud of and that will assist in increasing the overall competency level of seafarers in the region' says Per.
Technical abilities in types of training
• Maneuvering and ship handling
• Bridge & Crew Resource Management (BRM / CRM)
• Pre-hire & -promotion assessment
• Nautical skills assessment (Colregs, Radar/ARPA, navigation, maneuvering)
• Human Factor and operational leadership training
• Emergency response training
• Navigational studies and risk assessment
• Post-accident debriefing
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Email: abe173@maersktraining.com


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Comments and Information in Regards to Negotiations with the Postal Service
Posted on May 21, 2015 May 21, 2015 by 21cpw
Via Bobby Donelson, President, Retiree Chapter, SCAL (scroll down for Bobby's comments)
Postal Reorganization Act
On March 12, 1970, after extensive hearings, the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee reported a compromise measure containing provisions similar to the commission proposals endorsed by President Nixon. The bill included a 5.4 percent retroactive pay raise and a system that would allow employees to reach the top of their pay grade in 8 rather than 21 years. Postal employees called it too little, too late.
The strike served as an impetus for the enactment of the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, which granted unions the right to negotiate with management over their wages, benefits and working conditions.
On March 18, a work stoppage began. It ultimately involved 152,000 postal employees in 671 locations. The President ordered the Army to deliver the mail, and the unions asked Labor Secretary George Shultz to intervene. Postmaster General Winton M. Blount agreed to negotiate when the employees returned to work. They did, and negotiations began March 25. Eight days later, the negotiating parties recommended a general wage increase of six percent, retroactive to December 27, 1969, for all federal employees. Postal workers would get an additional eight percent increase if there was agreement on, and enactment of, legislation reorganizing the Post Office Department.
On April 16, 1970, after continuing negotiations, the Department and union leaders announced agreement on a reorganization plan, which was embodied in a legislative proposal and sent to Congress by President Nixon. The plan included four provisions that Postmaster General Blount saw as necessary: adequate financing authority, removal of the system from politics to assure continuity of management, collective bargaining, and setting of rates by the Postal Service after an opportunity for hearings before an impartial rate panel. In addition to the eight percent pay increase, the bill provided for negotiation of a new wage schedule permitting employees to reach the top of their pay grade in eight years.
On August 3, 1970, by a vote of 57 to 7, the Senate approved the conference report on House Resolution 17070, a modified version of the legislation proposed by the President. Three days later, the House of Representatives approved it. On August 12, 1970, President Nixon signed into law the most comprehensive postal legislation since the founding of the Republic, Public Law 91-375, the Postal Reorganization Act.
PUBLIC LAW 91-375-AUG. 12, 1970 – "Postal Reorganization Act"
1206. Collective-bargaining agreements
(a) Collective-bargaining agreements between the Postal Service and bargaining representatives recognized under section 1203 of this title shall be effective for not less than 2 years.
(b) Collective-bargaining agreements between the Postal Service and bargaining representatives recognize under section 1203 may include any procedures for resolution by the parties of grievances and adverse actions arising under the agreement, including procedures culminating in binding third-party arbitration, or the parties may adopt any such procedures by mutual agreement in be event of a
(c) The Postal Service and bargaining representatives recognized under section 1203 may by mutual agreement adopt procedures for the resolution of disputes or impasses arising in the negotiation of a collective-bargaining agreement.
1207. Labor disputes
(a) If there is a collective-bargaining agreement in effect, no party to such agreement shall terminate or modify such agreement unless the party desiring such termination or modification serves written notice upon the other party to the agreement of the proposed termination or modification not less than 90 days prior to the expiration date thereof, or not less than 90 days prior to the time it is proposed to make such termination or modification. The party serving such notice shall notify the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service of the existence of a dispute within 45 days of such notice, if no agreement has been reached by that time.
(b) If the parties fail to reach agreement or to adopt a procedure providing for a binding resolution of a dispute by the expiration date of the agreement in effect, or the date of the proposed termination or modification, the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall direct the establishment of a factfinding panel consisting of 3 persons. For this purpose, he shall submit to the parties a, list of not less than 15 names, from which list each party, within 10 days, shall select 1 person. The 2 so selected shall then choose from the list a third person who shall serve as chairman of the fact finding panel. If either of the parties fails to select a person or if the 2 members are unable to agree on the third person within 3 days, the selection shall be made by the Director. The factfinding panel shall issue after due investigation a report of its findings, with or without recommendations, to the parties no later than 45 days from the date the list of names is submitted.
(c) (1) If no agreement is reached within 090 days after the expiration or termination of the agreement or the date on which the agreement became subject to modification under subsection (a) of this section, or if the parties decide upon arbitration but do not agree upon the procedures therefor, an arbitration board shall be established consisting of 3 members, not members of the factfinding panel, 1 of whom shall be selected by the Postal Service, 1 by the bargaining representative of the employees, and the third by the 2 thus selected. If either of the parties fails to select a member, or if the members chosen by the parties fail to agree on the third person within 5 days after their first meeting, the selection shall be made by the Director. If the parties do not agree on the framing of the issues to be submitted, the factfinding Full hearing panel shall frame the issues and submit them to the arbitration board.
(2) The arbitration board shall give the parties a full and fair hearing, including an opportunity to present evidence in support of their claims, and an opportunity to present their case in person, by counsel or by other representative as they may elect. Decisions of the arbitration board shall be conclusive and binding upon the parties. The arbitration board shall render its decision within 45 days after its appointment.
(3) Costs of the arbitration (board and factfinding panel shall be shared equally by the Postal Service and the bargaining representative.
(d) In the case of a bargaining unit whose recognized collective bargaining representative does not have an agreement with the Postal Service, if the parties fail to reach agreement within 90 days of the commencement of collective bargaining, a factfinding panel will be established in accordance with the terms of subsection (b) of this section, unless the parties have previously agreed to another procedure for a binding resolution of their differences. If the parties fail to reach agreement within 180 days of the commencement of collective bargaining, and if they have not agreed to another procedure far binding resolution, an arbitration board shall be established to provide conclusive and binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of
subsection (c) of this section.
Comments from me are as follows:
These negotiations were no different than any other negotiations. I would have been surprised if the APWU/USPS had reached a negotiated agreement.
Wages and benefits are always an issue. For the record I have never considered the 2010-2015 National Agreement to be bad. The reason is the membership ratified the agreement.
We made some progress in the last contract for non career employees, former part time flexibles, and former part time regulars.
The one area I do not fully understand in regards to the pay system negotiated in the last contract. Level 3& 4 were changed to Steps JJ to I, Level 5-7 changed to Steps FF to J, Level 8 changed to Steps FF to K, and Level 9-11 stayed at D –P.
The following used to be levels and steps: Levels 3& 4 – Steps BB to O, Levels 5 to Level 8 Steps A to O, and Levels 9-11 from Steps D-P.
The negotiators for the current contract never clearly stated why this change occurred. It affected new hires and none of the current workers and that is the reason in my opinion why a lot of current employees were not concerned about the pay system changes for Levels 3 through 8. Levels 9-11 remained unchanged.
If history of negotiation repeats itself we will not accomplished anything at mediation. There is no enforcement mechanism.
Normally when we go to arbitration there are only a few items before the arbitrator. Many of the non economic items have tentative agreements and are rolled into the interest arbitration award.
Interest arbitration will provide a contract. It may or may not be one we like. However, we know based on the Postal Reorganization Act the arbitrator will make a decision and issue an opinion/award.
The APWU selects an arbitrator, the USPS selects an arbitrator, and then there is a third arbitrator selected who is the one who actually has control of the decision.
The selections of the arbitrators are very important.
Bobby Donelson, President
Retiree Chapter
Southwest Coastal Area Local
2045 S. June Place
Anaheim, CA 92802-4015
Cell: 714 206-2931
E Mail: bobbydonelsonvp@sbcglobal.net
NARFE Chapter 1266 Member
Orange County Labor Federation Delegate
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Aditi Rao Hydari: Akshay Kumar saw potential in me
Press Trust Of India | September 24, 2013 14:19 IST (Mumbai)
Aditi Rao Hydari says that she is happy to work with Akshay Kumar
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who wll be seen opposite Akshay Kumar in upcoming release Boss, says her acting prowess impressed her co-star and she bagged the offer.
Aditi, who will not be romancing Akshay in the film, said she is happy to share the screen space with him.
"In this film there is no girl opposite him. When I first met him he said we thought you are simple, sweet girl next door but later they saw my photo shoot and found me glamorous. He found me hard working and talented and good actor," Aditi said.
"He (Akshay) said he saw potential in me and hence he chose me for the film. That was one of the biggest compliments that came from him. He said he has given break (work) to Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha and now me which is a great thing. It was great fun working with Shiv Pandit.. People of same age group bond easily at various levels as they have same concerns," Aditi said.
For Aditi, the year 2013 seems to be good as her performance was praised in Murder 3.
"I am glad that Murder 3 did well. I came across a statistic saying Chennai Express is on number five and Murder 3 is on number six. And now I have Boss. It has been a good and fun year," she said.
The actress has a small role in the masala entertainer and she feels she will bring freshness to the film.
On sporting a bikini in the film, she said, "By doing a masala film or wearing a bikini, I am not trying to change my image. The fact is that India is regressive, it is sad that it is like that. We come from very free spirited heritage of art and culture. If people view wearing bikini as a problem then dirt is in their mind and not in mine. I am comfortable wearing a bikini. As long as people filming it are not going to make it cheap, I don't have a problem," she said.
The film is directed by Anthony D'Souza and also stars Shiv Pandit, Mithun Chakraborty, Danny Denzongpa and Ronit Roy. It releases on October 16.
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Tune in for the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to John Williams – American Film Institute
Tune in for the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to John Williams
This year, Steven Spielberg will present the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award to his longtime collaborator, composer John Williams. This is the first time in the history of the American Film Institute that the award will go to a composer.
Williams' career will be celebrated at a private Gala Tribute on June 9, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The televised special, AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS, will air on TNT on June 15 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/ PT), followed by an encore presentation on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on September 12 during a night of programming dedicated to John Williams.
The September 12 TCM lineup, including presentations of AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS and the 2011 special AFI'S MASTER CLASS: THE ART OF COLLABORATION – STEVEN SPIELBERG AND JOHN WILLIAMS, will be as follows:
8:00 p.m. – AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS
10:15 p.m. – JAWS (1975)
12:30 A.M. – AFI'S MASTER CLASS: THE ART OF COLLABORATION – STEVEN SPIELBERG AND JOHN WILLIAMS (2011)
1:30 a.m. – AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS
2:45 a.m. – THE COWBOYS (1972)
5:15 a.m. – GOODBYE MR. CHIPS (1969)
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There is something about boab trees I love. I had never actually seen one up close so to see one 'in the flesh' was, and I mean this, transcendent. I have been to Broome a few times and I have also been to Darwin and the Tiwis but to try and claim I know the Top End would be ridiculous. But the thing I do know about it is this, it's the people. They are different. In the epic north the people seem unfettered with the daily concerns of southerners. They go about their business with a confidence but not an arrogance. Perhaps it has something to do with the landscape: knowing that if you can survive and live here, the world is your oyster.
Being at the Kimberley Writers Festival was tough for me on the Saturday. There were lashings of tea and ginger beer, cakes and pastries and slices to die for. My stock standard response was "I know its going straight to my hips, but I don't care" and I didn't.
The toughest thing was that a block away Turkey Creek was playing Kununurra. I could hear the ump's whistle like some mythical siren beckoning me. But I could not leave the cake laden halls of the library. I could have eaten my way out but I already need to head to King Size Menswear for my socks so it was not going to happen.
The scoreboard pic was taken just as the sun made its way west. I did not take it, it was my old North Mount Barker team mate Ralph Addis. Father of the year, handball maestro, smile of a teenager, heart of a lion. The ground shots were by yours truly – a perfect green carpet. Spongy but not too spongy, the kind of ground Doug Hawkins would have sparkled on. If you get the chance get yourself up there. Make friends with a boab, go easy on the cakes.
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As district leaders search for the best ways to improve student learning with the Common Core State Standards, some early implementers are giving us an opportunity to learn from their experience.
This brief describes Sacramento City Unified School District's approach to developing units of study that guide teachers' classroom practice. The units provide a valuable tool for designing curriculum and instructional materials, but just as importantly, they have driven teacher capacity building and engagement in the implementation of the new standards. It also examines the units of study strategy as it has unfolded in Sacramento, identifies some of the key points of evolution since the district began its work three years ago, and discusses some of the challenges and tensions facing districts that might employ a similar approach.
Achieving the Appropriate Level of Specificity. Teachers must consider many specific elements of classroom instruction when implementing a unit of study.
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Redbourn man, 21, charged with attempted murder in Smallford
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Published: 11:08 AM May 15, 2020
A 21-year-old man from Redbourn has been charged in connection with an attemped murder in Springfield Road in Smallford in March. Picture: Google - Credit: Archant
A 21-year-old man from Redbourn has been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Smallford.
Police have been investigating a possible shooting which happened in Springfield Road on Tuesday, March 24.
Officers were called shortly after 3pm and upon arrival at the scene found a 37-year-old man with a wound to his abdomen.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and was later discharged.
An attempted murder investigation was launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit and two people were arrested following a warrant in Redbourn on Wednesday, May 13.
Michael Clark, aged 21, from Ver Meadows in Redbourn, has subsequently been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm.
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A 16-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins, who is leading the investigation, said: "We understand incidents such as this will cause concern among the local community, however we quickly identified this is a targeted attack, between people who are believed to be known to each other.
"Our enquiries are continuing at this time and anyone with information who hasn't yet spoken to police is asked to please get in touch."
Anyone with information is asked to email justine.jenkins@herts.pnn.police.uk.
You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting Op Traverse.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report information online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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That order would have been better in my opinion too... altought as @Tiraglarm mentioned, Ubin has been such an (arguably) important part of the triology so far, that i find it very odd that he was not planned to be included in the core game to start with?!
Also, as @Brackstone mentioned, why are stretch goals in 50k jump? It cost the same to create 3 whole new Playable Dredge with their own specific backstory, special abbilities, etc, than to create Ubin(who already has a sort of backstory, role, etc?). And it also cost the exact same amount to add a whole new game mode too? Kinda fishy, sorry.
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I must admit, it makes me feel anxious too.
In my opinion would be a good idea to tie localizations + something to stretch goals, the way Pillars Of Eternity 2 is doing, but it's a delicate matter, people use to get very hot on this topic.
Last edited by YaK; 02-04-2017 at 01:19 AM.
In the end of the day, it's all about good communication: Stoic should outline _exactly_ what each Stretch Goal entails, so that the extra money can be justified (to a reasonable extent). For instance, they could say that playable Ubin will involve 3x new events (cutscenes, boards etc), whereas the playable Dredge will involve 1x new event for each of the three Dredge heroes.
I think Stoic was just trying to give us a choice that reflected the difficult choices in the game! the fact of the matter is not everyone is going to live.. we all have to make difficult choices and Ubin is one of them.
@Aleo, personally I agree with that order as well, but I know there are people who seem to prefer survival mode to the regular game so that may just be a matter of preference.
Also, I asked whether Ubin would be completely AWOL or just not playable if we missed the goal and Stoic said they couldn't answer that yet. So we might still get to see him even if we don't hit 350k; it probably depends on how development goes over all.
Hey, nobody told him to take off with those Horsebon. He's a grown up (Varl) and can take care of himself!
With 6K backers and 2nd Stretch Goal just around the corner, we got an awesome new Update (12) about Combat, from Matt.
b. Playable Juno (!!!) and wasted Eyvind with a new staff But, who's the other guy -- Some Kragsman Shaman?
c. Warped Strand Great Hall (!), but what's that other Warped location, in the "Fighting in Darkness" section?
d. Loved the Warped enemy sprites, from many different races. That purple-skin looks so Armello-rotten!
f. Board variety & scripted "custom" battles was what made Saga2 so much better than Saga1. More of that, pliz!
g. Any ETA for Alpha Access? I suppose it will be in late stages of the game, close to release? Or, even in crude-er prototypes?
Update 13: $300k Stretch Goal Reached - Survival Mode Unlocked - Eternal Arena Announced!
Seriosly, more pre-order exclusive ingame characters and items? Did we not learned the lesson yet? And now also the base game is "Standard Eddition", does that means that you are also gonna start adding Delux Eddition, Collectors Eddition, and so on? Game of the Year Eddition? .... dissapointed that such beautifull games from an small independent company insist on being regresive rather than progressive when it comes to consumer rights and industry standarts.


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All stainless steel enclosures manufactured by AWI are C-UL US Listed and NEMA certified for food and dairy equipment. They are USDA approved and meet 3A SSI Standards as well.
Our enclosures are fabricated out of heavier gauge materials for higher reliability, quality, and durability, and our sloped top options offer increased sanitation when used in wet and corrosive environments. From the attention to detail, order status updates, and on-time delivery, you will be amazed at our superior quality of products and how easy it is to work with the AWI team.


These Obama era anti-fossil-fuel, anti-development, anti-people policies are cloaked in lofty virtue-signaling language. But examined honestly and completely, they fail every humanitarian test.
These families are not threatened by climate and weather fluctuations that are different from or more severe than what they have confronted and survived numerous times throughout their history. They are threatened by climate alarmist policies that keep them impoverished, diseased and malnourished – with few or no prospects for having the living standards, health and longevity they dream of – and most Americans view almost as their birthright.
"Low emission growth" and "clean economic growth" are just code words for low economic growth and permanent poverty and misery. The terms could, of course, include hydroelectric and nuclear power, but rabid environmentalists opposed that, as well, and USAID does not support such energy projects.
Many of these countries have turned to China for financial and technological assistance because the USAID, EU and anti-development banks won't help them. In fact, some1,600 coal-fired power plants are planned or under construction in 62 countries; China alone is financing and/or building 700 of them, many in the Middle Kingdom, but many in other Asian or African countries.
Self-described "civil society" groups now claim to be "concerned" about this Chinese assistance.
But the proper response is for Western nations and UN agencies to help poor countries build coal and gas plants, drill and frack for gas, build pipelines, make coal mines safer, build roads and rail lines, construct modern schools and hospitals – and stop making their loans and grants contingent on anti-people climate change and renewable energy restrictions.
Obama era climate and sustainability policies also fail every ecological test. As multiple articles have pointed out (here, here and here, for example), "clean renewable" energy requires vast amounts of land, concrete, steel, copper, rare earth elements, lithium, cobalt, petrochemicals and other raw materials. All require extensive mining, processing, and manufacturing – using fossil fuels.
But the pollution, CO2 emissions, and other impacts are in somebody else's backyard. So it's OK.
"Deforestation" is a major offense in "manmade climate chaos" circles because, they say, it eliminates "carbon sinks" and produces greenhouse gases. The fact that people in poor countries also turn forests into firewood and charcoal – because they don't have coal, natural gas or electricity – escapes them.
Even crazier, under extremist "Agro-Ecology" principles, "environmentally conscious" activists and bureaucrats oppose the use of hybrid and genetically engineered crops, chemical fertilizers and insecticides, even tractors and other machinery. These policies reduce crop yields per acre, require that more land be cultivated to feed people and demand far more back-breaking, dawn-to-dusk labor.
And then USAID and rabid greens say, Don't clear more land for food production!
But apparently, there is no climate or ecological problem if large forest areas are cut down for wind farms, solar panels or canola, corn (maize) ethanol and soy biofuel plantations. Or if thousands of acres of forest habitats are converted into wood pellets for electricity generation in Britain, to reduce coal burning.
In fact, American and Canadian companies are cutting down thousands of acres of forest habitats and turning millions of trees into wood pellets, which they then truck to coastal ports and transport on oil-fueled cargo ships to England. There the pellets are hauled by train to the Drax Power Plant and burned to generate electricity, so the UK can meet its renewable fuel, climate, and sustainability targets!
That way, Britain avoids burning coal and doesn't even have to burn natural gas that it actually has in abundance but has thus far taken only a few baby steps to develop via fracking.
So when USAID says its policies ensure "more stable and prosperous futures" for its "partners" and creating "new markets for clean technology and expansion of the green economy" – what it really means is that the agency is improving the bottom line for members of the climate and renewable energy cabal, at the enormous expense of nearly everyone else, especially dark-skinned Third World families.
Paul Driessen is senior policy analyst for the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow and author of-Imperialism: Green Power - Black Death and other books and articles on energy, climate change and economic development. David Wojick is an independent analyst specializing in science, logic and human rights in public policy, and author of numerous articles on these topics.
Part 3 will show how these USAID policies perpetuate subsistence farming, malnutrition and disease in poor countries – and what Congress and the White House must do to end these travesties.


The illuminating jewellery of Wanshu-Li is focused on exploring a multisensory experience and making tactile wearable pieces, which involving vision, sound, and touch. The inspiration for her jewellery series "Go with the Glow" stems from capturing movements of free-swimming marine animals. In particular it is the jellyfish which caught her imagination. Soft, light, and glowing with amazing colours providing an enticing dancing, rave party and laser light show.
By experimenting with acrylic, moving beads, UV reactive nylon wire, UV light and fluorescent paints the results are in light-weight, colourful and playful pieces. The nylon wires under UV light creates an amazing fluorescent effect and provide a pleasant visual enjoyment for the wearers and viewers. Moreover, the pieces create subtle sounds, following freely with the movements of the body.


The 4k Sony gaming console PS4 have been playing worldwide. In order to help you to reach your gaming experience into an extraordinary, you must have some useful accessories. In this list, you will see the different PS4 accessories you must have. Without further ado, let's get into it.
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If you are looking for gaming accessories that will lead you to a high level of gaming experience, Sony PlayStation VR can be a good choice, and it's also one of the best gaming gift in the market. This accessory will enable you to enter the virtual world leaving you the feeling of getting there already. It uses an expansive 5.7" OLED 1080p which have a display that will run up to 120 frames per second.
This accessory is a real product of human engineering which was designed to give balance and comfort where you can adjust anytime. The design itself will keep you far from any distraction. This accessory is easy to use which do not require you to become a techy person. Just simply plug and play, and you can now start to enter the 3D technology used for its visual and sound.
Sony PlayStation VR is an excellent gaming accessory which can give you a great gaming experience. This can be a good choice especially for those gamers who wanted to have a real-life gaming experience from sound effects to its visualization. This is an ideal accessory for first-timers who were not yet familiar with the proper usage of gaming accessories.
Another great gaming accessory from Sony is the Sony PlayStation 4 Camera which provides innovative broadcasting for yourself while you are playing. This gaming accessory will enable you to experience a real-life gaming experience with its 3D depth-sensing technology which will accurately track your body. It uses a DUALSHOCK 4 and PlayStation Move Controllers to provide an innate and fulfilled gaming experience.
Sony PlayStation Camera 4 will enable you to enjoy your favorite games with its video frame rates of about 1280×800 pixel @ 60fps, 640×400 pixel @ 120fps, and 320 x 192 pixels @ 240fps. It has dual lenses which can capture image up to 30 cm. Sony PlayStation Camera 4 is a friendly gamer accessory with its ease of use. By recognizing your face, this accessory will automatically log you in and navigates you without even using your hand but with the use a voice command.
Sony PlayStation Camera 4 is another gaming accessory you can use which can give you a real-life effect. This can be a good choice for anyone who wanted to use a gaming accessory which is easy to use. This can be a perfect choice for those newbies in virtual gaming activities.
This modernized arcade gaming accessory has a dimension of about 23.6 x 15.8 inches and weighs about 6.73 pounds. It uses HABAYUSA joystick making its performance quicker and accurate. Aside from that, HORO Real Arcade Pro 4 uses a HABAYUSA button which makes it slimmer with a matte finish that makes it respond quickly while giving an actuation speed. This gaming accessory is not that difficult to use because it has subpanel where you can make an adjustment to its assignment, turbo settings, stick control and more. It has also touchpad that can fully function which can be located conveniently.
HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 is available in many colors specifically white, red, and blue versions. One more thing that might make you like this gaming accessory is the fact that it is compatible with several gaming accessories such as PS4 Accessories, PC Accessories, Xbox accessories and a few more.
If you are looking for a responsive arcade gamer which you can use with your PC, this gaming accessory might be a good option. It has high quality and works well and good which can give you a different speedy gaming experience.
The fourth of the list is the DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4. This gaming accessory can be a perfect choice for those gamers who are fond of using this kind of accessory. Its physical appearance is quite the same with the old and usual controller, however, it is more innovative and more elegant compared to the old controller.
Its additional features include the touchpad that enables you to interact with your game in a new and more complete way. It also includes a light bar which is in LED form. This light bar will help the player to receive significant information like the character has health issues or acquired severe damages. On the other hand, the share button which will enable you to share your triumph with your favorite game through live streaming your game with Ustream or you can simply upload your recorded videos to Facebook.
This gaming accessory offers high quality sounds effects both on the TV and the controller. Its enhanced vibration helps your gaming session more intense and expressive for both the players.
DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 4 is a great innovative controller that you may like. It has many features which can help you experience an improved and excellent gaming experience. With buttons which are easy to use, this gaming controller is suited even for those who are not yet expert in using this gaming accessory.
This 4 ounces with 6.2 x 2.7 x 1.7 inches charging station is a product of innovation and human engineering for a more enjoyable use. This accessory is not just a simple charging station for your controller but a time-saving device as well.
Pecham DualShock 4 Dual Charging station can accommodate 2 ps4 controllers simultaneously. One of the most significant features in this accessory is the dual LED indicator. The LED indicator will give you a hint if your controller is already fully charged or not. It is lightweight, easy to use, and modernized design that can be useful for your gaming activities. The whole package comes with useful items like the USB charging cable and 3 thumbriks for your controller joysticks.
If you are looking for a controller charging station which can charge two controllers, Pecham DualShock 4 Dual Charging Station can be a good choice. It is also suited for those gamers who wanted to save time while charging. Although this charging station is a bit small in reality, it works fine and well and found useful for many gamers. This might be a good choice in choosing the controller charging station.
This small gaming accessory has a weight of only 1.25 pounds and dimensions of 2.5 x 8.6 x 10 inches is an ergonomic design which can make a wielding in everything to make your game experience reach its extreme points. It has advanced motion sensors and spheres which are brightly lighted which work together with the PlayStation camera to effectively track those fast and even those subtle movements.
When PlayStation Move Motion Controllers will be paired PlayStation VR, this can help experience an immersive and great gaming session. This accessory is small and lightweight which makes it portable and easy to use as well. Although many people thought that this accessory is not that necessary, PlayStation Move Motion Controllers will make the PS4 more entertaining.
This gaming accessory may not be needed all the time but it is still helpful in making your gaming experience an extraordinary activity. With its quality and a great look, many may surely love in choosing PlayStation Move Motion Controllers their partners in their different games.
Logitech Driving Force G29 will give you a gaming experience that seems like racing a car. It has a great design which looks like a wheel of a car with different buttons which you can use in your gaming session. With a weight of about 4.96 pounds, Logitech Driving Force G29 can work with Xbox ONE and PC. This gaming accessory is designed for virtual racing with quite long distances.
One makes this gaming accessory a good one is because it is complete with all related accessory as if you are racing and driving with real race cars. It will give you a precision control with its Helical gear with anti-backlash to keep the wheels and pedals tight which can help you maximize your control. The 900 degrees steering wheel is for a more realistic racing experience with pedals that respond quickly. All the buttons can be easily accessed and you will surely enjoy your gaming experience with this Logitech Driving Force G29.
Logitech Driving Force G29 is a gaming accessory that can take you to the extreme level of games. It is full of features which can help you maximize your gaming time and effort to win with your chosen game, however, this accessory may be a bit difficult to use sometimes most especially if you are not used with this type of gaming accessory. At the end, this can be the a great choice for anyone who wanted to achieve a good record in car racing in the comfort of your home.
This mobile HDD is ideal and suited for traditional laptops with a performance average from to high levels. It is a slim Consumer device which has convertible and detachable storage which will help you protect your data. With a weight of about 3.2 ounces, Seagate 2TB Laptop HDD SATA has 128 MB cache memory installed and a digital capacity of 2 TB. The storage is quite big but this is light in weight and cannot add bulk or heaviness to your laptop.
Seagate 2TB Laptop HDD SATA is great for gaming and a great upgrade for PS4 as well. With its huge capacity, this HDD can hold a lot of data that you wanted to store and can also boost your gaming experience. Although this product is refurbished, it still works well and can be a good option.
This gaming accessory from KontrolFreek is suitable for PlayStation 4 controller and has a weight of about 0.16 ounces and dimension of 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.2 inches. This may be small in size and light in weight accessory but it can offer up to 53% more surface for your PlayStation 4. It is an advanced TPE thumb grip material which has high resistance to oil and greases for a longer time of use.
Thumb grips are prone to grease and oil causing it some damage and even slippery when in use. This thumb grips for SP4 can be a good choice even for those who always use their controller always. This has high resistance to grease and oil which makes it last for a long time.